Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare: Accelerate Customer AI Journey

03/20/24 • 33 min

Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series

In this Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series episode, host Karuana Gatimu, Principal Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, is joined by Kathy VanEnkevort, Industry Leader of US Health & Life Sciences. Kathy highlights the transformative power of AI in bringing together various data sources, such as clinical, imaging, pathology, and genomics data, to uncover insights. She shares examples of how AI can assist in diagnosing rare diseases, streamline workflows, and enhance decision-making in healthcare. The conversation also delves into the changing landscape of healthcare, including the impact of AI on different generations' healthcare preferences.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence
Potential for AI to address challenges in healthcare and improve health equity
The importance of collaboration and trust in adopting AI solutions in healthcare

Some Questions We Ask:

What's it like running the health and life sciences industry team at Microsoft?
How can companies grow based on the advantages AI will give them?
What changes from AI will professionals see first in the healthcare industry?

Resources:

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View Karuana Gatimu on LinkedIn

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In This Episode You Will Learn:

The intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence
Potential for AI to address challenges in healthcare and improve health equity
The importance of collaboration and trust in adopting AI solutions in healthcare

Some Questions We Ask:

What's it like running the health and life sciences industry team at Microsoft?
How can companies grow based on the advantages AI will give them?
What changes from AI will professionals see first in the healthcare industry?

Resources:

View Kathy VanEnkevort on LinkedIn

View Karuana Gatimu on LinkedIn

Watch the full video episode on YouTube

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Download the Transcript

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In this Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series episode, host Karuana Gatimu, Principal Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, is joined by Anu Chawla, Senior Director of Partner Development. The conversation focuses on the impact of AI, particularly generative AI, in the financial services sector. Anu highlights how AI transforms customer experiences, making them more personalized, intimate, and relevant. The discussion touches on the challenges in the banking industry, the importance of responsible AI, and the role of technology in reaching unbanked populations globally.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How AI is coming in and driving sustainability
When to avoid making decisions based on inaccurate or biased data
How Generative AI technology is making banking more inclusive

Some Questions We Ask:

What are you seeing that our partners should think about taking advantage of?
How will you address a customer problem without knowing that customer deeply?
What challenges do you see for our partners as they try to lean into this opportunity?

Resources:

View Anu Chawla on LinkedIn

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Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability

In this Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series episode, host Karuana Gatimu, Principal Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, is joined by Alec Saunders, the Worldwide Sustainability Partner Strategy Leader for Microsoft. Alec highlights the massive business opportunity in sustainability, emphasizing the urgency of quickly transitioning from fossil fuels to electricity. He discusses the role of data and AI in addressing sustainability challenges, citing examples such as moving workloads to the Azure cloud, supply chain optimization, and building data estates for sustainability data. Alec also stresses the importance of culture change and skilling in sustainability initiatives. He shares real-world examples of partners making a significant impact, such as reducing carbon footprints through cloud migration and implementing AI models for efficient grid management.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Opportunities for software and services partners in the sustainability space
Potential risks and challenges associated with increased compute usage
Why you should be choosing data centers with clean energy sources

Some Questions We Ask:

What are some real-world examples of AI and sustainability?
How can transitioning from fossil fuels to electricity be a massive business opportunity?
Is AI solving sustainability problems, such as managing emissions?

Resources:

View Alec Saunders on LinkedIn

View Karuana Gatimu on LinkedIn

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